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Mycotoxins present an ever-increasing threat to livestock production throughout the world. Mycotoxin Matters investigates these issues, discussing their impacts, potential solutions, sustainable farming and the Alltech Mycotoxin Management vision for a Planet of Plenty.
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Pigs are particularly susceptible to the risk posed by mycotoxins. Ingestion of contaminated feed may impair a pig’s cellular and tissue integrity, leading to an unhealthy imbalance of different physiological systems. These cause organ malfunction that results in depressed pig performance, decreased immunity and reduced health status. We welcome back Dr. Radka Borutova in this episode, to explore the topic of recognising the warning signs of mycotoxins in pigs.